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LACTATIONS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word lactations. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word lactations. (close relations)
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lactatelactatedlactational

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lactation
nounn
noun

• the period following birth during which milk is secreted

• the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands

• feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

nursing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

• the profession of a nurse

• nourishing at the breast

secretion
nounn
noun

• the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance

• a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell

breastfeeding
verb, nounv, n
verb

• give suck to

suckling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an infant considered in relation to its nurse

• English poet and courtier (1609-1642)

• a young mammal that has not been weaned

• feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

Best Hypernyms For LACTATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lactations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
activity alimentation feeding period
Phrases (5)
bodily functionbodily processbody processperiod of timetime period

Alternatives for LACTATION

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